computer sytems

computer sytems

1. INPUT devices

   • keyboard- allows the user to enter data by clicking on keys
   • mouse- allows user to make selections
   • touch screen- allows user to make selections and open things/move them
   • microphone-allows user to record sound
   • heat sensor-keeps the house/place at a suitable temperature

2. OUTPUT devices

   • computer monitor- presents output as an image on the screen. Note that 'image' is note just a photo-an image is literally what you see on a monitor that includes text ect.
   • printer-prints out documents
   • speakers- outputs sound e.g music
   • LED lights- lights up whenan output is sent to it

3. STORAGE devices

   • memory stick- stores data and lets you download things e.g photos, games and music
   • hard drive- a device that stores all the stuff on your computer
   • disc- this store things like videos and games and can use it on most computers
   • iCloud- stores everything on your phone like your photos, music, apps ect